american mistletoe

• Espécie de planta parasita nativa da América do Norte, frequentemente usada como decoração tradicional de Natal. Possui folhas pequenas verde-amareladas e bagas brancas, e está associada ao costume de beijar sob ela.

A species of parasitic plant native to North America, often used as a traditional Christmas decoration. It has small, yellowish-green leaves and white berries, and is associated with the custom of kissing beneath it.

1. Parasitic plantB2formalamerican

   A species of mistletoe native to North America, often found growing on deciduous trees.

   Planta parasita

   • American mistletoe is commonly seen on oak and maple trees.
   • The plant extracts water and nutrients from its host tree.
   • American mistletoe berries are white and poisonous to humans.

2. Holiday decorationB1informalamerican

   Used as a traditional Christmas decoration, often hung in doorways for people to kiss under.

   Decoração de Natal

   • They hung American mistletoe above the front door for the party.
   • Kissing under the mistletoe is a popular holiday tradition.
   • The mistletoe was decorated with a red ribbon.